Shark attack at Off City Beach, Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Shark attack details: Off City Beach, Perth, Western Australia, 15-Jan-2006
Date of attack: January 15th 2006
Location: Off City Beach, Perth, Western Australia
Shark species: 3.5 m Great white shark
Name of victim: Bernie Williams
Age of victim: 52 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Scuba diving
Injury: Lacerations to left elbow

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